The Differences Between Leaders and Managers

The Differences Between Leaders And Managers
Leadership and management are two notions that are often used interchangeably. However, these words actually describe two different concepts. Leadership is just one of the many assets a successful manager must possess. Care must be taken in distinguishing between the two concepts. The main aim of a manager is to maximize the output of the organization through administrative implementation. Leadership is just one important component of the directing function. A manager cannot just be a leader, he also needs formal authority to be effective. Managers think incrementally, whilst leaders think radically. "Managers do things right, while leaders do the right thing." [2]. This means that managers do things by the book and follow company policy, while leaders follow their own intuition, which may in turn be of more benefit to the company. A leader is more emotional than a manager. "Men are governed by their emotions rather than their intelligence" [3]. This quotation illustrates why teams choose to follow leaders. A leader is someone who people naturally follow through their own choice, whereas a manager must be obeyed. A manager may only have obtained his position of authority through time and loyalty given to the company, not as a result of his leadership qualities. A leader may have no organizational skills, but his vision unites people behind him. Managers have a position of authority vested in them by the company, and their subordinates work for them and largely do as they are told. The manager’s job is to plan, organize and coordinate. The leader’s job is to inspire and motivate. Managers must organize workers, not just to maximize efficiency, but to nurture skills, develop talent and inspire results. Those in management positions do not always possess the qualities and skills of a leader. On the other…...

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- The manager imitates; the leader originates.
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